How to Pronounce "hear through the grapevine"
expression
HEER-throo-thuh-GRAYP-vine
HEER-throo-thuh-GRAYP-vine
Definition
To learn information informally, often through gossip or rumors, and not from an official or direct source.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhiɹ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪpˌvaɪn
British English
hˈiə/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪpvaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEER-throo-thuh-GRAYP-vine
UK
HEER-throo-thuh-GRAYP-vine
Listen in Context
I heard through the grapevine that Sarah is moving to another city.
We heard through the grapevine about the new boss.
She heard through the grapevine that there will be a party next week.
Did you really hear through the grapevine that we're getting a bonus, or is it just wishful thinking?